Merle Leland Youngs
Merle Leland Youngs (December 2, 1886 – October 8, 1958) was the manufacturer of Trojan condoms in Trenton, New Jersey, at Youngs Rubber. He was chairman of the board, treasurer and director.[1] He was one of the first to advertise condoms to pharmacists and doctors.[2] The brands were sold to Charlie Chrisman and in 2001 to Church and Dwight.[3]
Biography
[edit]He was born on December 2, 1886, in New York. He died on October 8, 1958.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Merle L. Youngs". New York Times. October 9, 1958. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
- ^ Natasha Vargas-Cooper (2010). Mad Men Unbuttoned: A Romp Through 1960s America. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-199100-4.
- ^ Brendan I. Koerner (September 29, 2006). "The Other Trojan War - What's the best-selling condom in America?". Slate magazine. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
Youngs was instead bought by Carter-Wallace Inc., which sold its consumer-products arm to Church & Dwight, home to the Brillo and Arm & Hammer brands, in 2001 for $739 million.